Reilly: I'll vote against Albany parking plan

“I was a PEF member who parked on the street,” Reilly said. “I believe that the public streets are public.”

Reilly also represents a lot of commuters who drive from Colonie, Clifton Park and Halfmoon into downtown Albany. Reilly said they “have as much right to park on the streets as everyone else.”

He said Albany’s parking problems stem not from the workforce, but from landlords who have sublet single-family homes into multiple apartments.

The measure should be considered in the Assembly this week or next, leaders there said, and it is expected to pass as it has in previous years. Assemblymen Jack McEneny, D-Albany and Ron Canestrari, D-Cohoes, have committed to voting in favor of the bill. Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, R-Schenectady, is also on record saying he will vote no.